Focus and Scope
Journal of Policy and Sustainable Development Studies (JPSDS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research at the intersection of policy analysis, sustainable development, economics, and management sciences. The journal serves as a platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses contemporary challenges in achieving sustainable development through effective policy design, implementation, and management practices.
Primary Focus Areas:
1.Policy Economics and Analysis
2. Sustainable Development Goals
3. Management for Sustainability
4. Policy Implementation and Governance
Research areas Include but are not limited to:
- Development economics with sustainability focus
- Environmental policy and regulation
- Social policy and inclusive development
- Urban planning and sustainable cities
- Energy policy and renewable resource management
- Agricultural policy and food security
- Financial mechanisms for sustainable development
- International development cooperation and policy transfer
Methodological Approaches:
- Quantitative policy analysis and econometric studies
- Qualitative case studies and comparative policy analysis
- Mixed-methods research combining economic and management perspectives
- Theoretical modeling and conceptual frameworks
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Geographic and Temporal Scope:
- Studies from both developed and developing country contexts
- Comparative international policy studies
- Historical analysis of policy evolution and outcomes
- Forward-looking policy scenario analysis
The journal welcomes contributions from economists, management scholars, policy analysts, development practitioners, and interdisciplinary researchers who advance our understanding of how policy instruments can effectively promote sustainable development while addressing economic efficiency and social equity concerns.
